Western is a station on the 'L' system, serving the Blue Line's

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branch. It is located in the median of the

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. It serves the Near West Side neighborhood and Crane Tech High School. The station is also located about north of the

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commuter railroad station.

Bus connections

CTA * 7 Harrison (Weekdays only) * 49 Western (Owl Service) * X49 Western Express (Weekday Rush Hours only)

References

External links

Western (Congress Line) Station Page
Chicago-L.Org

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